Origin
West Boylston, MA
Late night in West Boylston on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Boylston, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Boylston, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
West Boylston to Worcester is 8.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via I-190, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Massachusetts. It's a straightforward drive that's essentially a quick hop between neighboring communities. You'll primarily be on the highway for this leg, making it an efficient option for moving between these two locations. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand or as a connector to a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West Boylston Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 290 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Newton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 3.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto Newton Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Newton Street
4
Turn straight onto Central Street
514 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Street
5
Turn right onto MA 12
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Boylston Street
6
Continue on MA 12
411 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 190 South: Worcester
9
Merge onto I 190
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 190
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
11
Merge onto I 290
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 290
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
13
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Prospect Street
Turn right onto Prospect Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Newton Street
Turn left onto Newton Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 190 South: Worcester
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 West: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
6
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 46% of the drive on the highway. You'll encounter a stretch of 3.2 miles on I-190 before transitioning. Expect to navigate urban merging as you approach Worcester. The remaining portion will be on local streets like West Boylston Street and Main Street.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on I 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prospect Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 8.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Newton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Boylston, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Ware and Framingham.
Ware
7 mi in
|
~12m
Framingham
7 mi in
|
~12m
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on I 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Prospect Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Newton Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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